Coronavirus: WHO taking steps to address spread of misinformation
The World Health Organisation said Monday it was working around the clock with internet and social media giants to combat widespread misinformation surrounding the deadly novel coronavirus outbreak. WHO chief…
Coronavirus: Prepare for containment, surveillance – WHO warns countriesÂ
World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised all countries to prepare for containment, including active surveillance, early detection, isolation and case management, contact tracing and prevention of onward spread of Coronavirus….
Coronavirus: We’re on the alert, no cause for alarm – NCDC assures Nigerians
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has advised Nigerians to remain calm as the agency was on the alert for the mysterious Chinese coronavirus disease. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu,…
Ebola Disease: Exercise high level of vigilance – NCAA directs airline operators
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all operators, especially airlines operating regional and international flights into the country, to exercise a high level of vigilance. This follows the…
WHO likely to declare international emergency over Ebola in DRC -experts
The World Health Organization (WHO) should and is likely to declare an international emergency over the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has now spread to Uganda,…